The Toronto Film Festival's 49th edition is set to showcase an impressive lineup of films and star-studded premieres. The Gala section at Roy Thomson Hall will feature world premieres of movies such as the Andrea Bocelli biopic 'Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe' and Bruce Springsteen documentary 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.' Additionally, Uberto Pasolini's historical epic 'The Return' and Peter Cattaneo's 'The Penguin Lessons' are among the highly anticipated gala premieres.
Notable films making their debut include Jennifer Lopez's 'Unstoppable,' Chris Sanders' 'The Wild Robot,' and a mix of Cannes and Venice selections. The festival will also host international premieres for films like 'Meet the Barbarians,' 'The Friend,' and 'Will & Harper.'
From Cannes, Toronto will present North American premieres of films such as 'Oh, Canada,' 'The Shrouds,' and 'Anora.' The festival will also feature Canadian premieres of movies like 'Emilia Perez,' 'Better Man,' and 'Don't Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight.'
Special Presentations will include world premieres of Angelina Jolie's 'Without Blood,' Riz Ahmed and Lily James-starring thriller 'Relay,' and the sci-fi thriller 'Can I Get a Witness?' starring Sandra Oh.
The festival aims to attract Hollywood stars back in large numbers after facing a shortage of celebrity talent in the previous year. With a focus on showcasing star-driven movies to mainstream audiences, Toronto provides a platform for major studios and independents to gain visibility and recognition.
TIFF will also feature world premieres of films like 'The Last Showgirl,' 'Riff Raff,' and 'The Assessment' in the Special Presentations section. The festival serves as a testing ground for U.S. titles with distribution deals in place, while also offering a gateway for international films into the North American market.
With a diverse range of premieres and screenings scheduled, the Toronto Film Festival promises to be an exciting event for film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. The festival is scheduled to run from September 5-15, showcasing a mix of high-profile releases and hidden gems from around the world.
